October 30, 2019
News 13’s Julie Gargotta covers the latest on UCF RESTORES’ development of its proprietary VR technology and interviews Lakeland Fire Dept. Training Chief John Almskog about his personal experience in working with UCF RESTORES to find healing in the wake of trauma.
September 23, 2019
U.S. Army Continues Investment in Cutting-Edge Treatment Tool U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy has announced UCF RESTORES’ receipt of next-phase funding for ongoing development of its own virtual reality (VR) treatment software. This technology will not only allow UCF RESTORES to broaden the immersive scenarios created for veteran and active-duty military patients, but will also open […]
August 13, 2019
Dr. Deborah Beidel weighs in on the issue of mental illness and mass shootings for an in depth, Spectrum News 13 piece.
August 5, 2019
Center for Mass Violence Response Studies’ Statement Regarding the Mass Violence Attacks in Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton In 2019, persons motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and individual factors have engaged in acts of mass violence targeting innocent persons in communities across the United States. These attacks have increased in frequency as well […]
June 25, 2019
“There’s no helmet you can put on to protect yourself from emotional trauma, and we need to be talking about this.” While PTSD Awareness Month may be drawing to a close, UCF RESTORES’ Kimberly Neisler asserts that the conversation surrounding mental health and peer support for our first responders must continue. Thank you, Florida Fire […]
April 4, 2019
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the focus that UCF RESTORES has on mental health support for first responders. The article highlights the importance of letting fire fighters know it’s ok to talk about mental health and seek support through networks like the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative.
March 18, 2019
We are thrilled to announce that UCF RESTORES has partnered with the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative to serve as its committed partner for mental health and wellness, enhancing support for more than 350 fire departments across the state. In addition to providing evidence-based research and ongoing institutional expertise, UCF RESTORES will play a […]
November 18, 2018
PTSD can take hold and wreak havoc in the lives of individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. The Florida Channel’s story, Invisible Injuries, highlights the innovative treatment services that UCF RESTORES provides to veterans, first responders and other trauma survivors who are struggling with PTSD. The story also provides an in depth look into […]
October 15, 2018
Dr. Deborah Beidel and Dr. Amie Newins from UCF RESTORES contributed to a document posted on The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies’ website that answers some of the many questions about the nature of sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, and memory for traumatic events. If you have further questions or would like to learn about […]
